Bulls prop Schoeman charged with biting in Rebels game

ByReuters

Published 23/04/2018 at 04:07 GMT

MELBOURNE, April 23 (Reuters) - Bulls prop Pierre Schoeman has been charged with biting during their Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Schoeman was not charged on the field but was later issued a red card by the competition's citing commissioner, governing body SANZAAR said on Monday.

The incident occurred in the 58th minute of the match at Loftus Versfeld, SANZAAR said in a statement.

Australian media said Schoeman had bitten Rebels back-rower Richard Hardwick during the Bulls' 28-10 win.

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A Rebels spokesman confirmed the biting charge but was unable to provide further details.

A hearing has been scheduled for 9 a.m. local time in South Africa (0700 GMT).

The Rebels (4-4) travel to Cape Town to play the Stormers (3-6) this weekend, with the Bulls (4-4) hosting New Zealand side Otago Highlanders (5-2).

(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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